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No Senate tradition has been more steadfastly maintained than the annual reading of President George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address. In this letter to “Friends and Citizens,” …
In September 1796, worn out by burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes, George Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term. With the assistance of Alexander …
From George Washington to the United States Senate and …
May 4, 2002 · The committee reported on Monday, 11 Jan., and the following address was adopted in reply to GW’s speech: “We the Senate of the United States, return you our thanks …
Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States
Feb 22, 2016 · George Washington's "Farewell Address" is dated September 19, 1796, and was printed as a Senate Document in the 2nd session of the 106th Congress. Since 1893, the …
From George Washington to the United States Senate, 4 March …
May 7, 2002 · Through its grants program, the NHPRC supports a wide range of activities to preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, relating to the history of …
1st United States Congress - Wikipedia
The 1st United States Congress, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, met from March 4, 1789, to March 4, 1791, during the first two …
President George Washington to the U.S. Senate
Washington initially believed that the “advice and consent” provision of the Constitution required the president to seek the Senate’s guidance regarding treaties with foreign entities. He and his …
Washington's Inauguration - U.S. Senate
On April 27, 1789, confusion and frustration dominated the Senate's proceedings. President-elect George Washington would arrive at New York City's Federal Hall in three days to take his …
Message in Reply to the Senate - The American Presidency Project
Address of the Senate to George Washington, President of the United States. SIR: We, the Senate of the United States, return you our sincere thanks for your excellent speech delivered …
From George Washington to the United States Senate and House o
May 7, 2002 · From George Washington to the United States Senate and House o … Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives. In meeting you again I feel much …